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Introducing Northeast Mississippi’s Top 40 under 40

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DANNY SMITH

n this edition of the Northeast Mississippi Business Journal is the inaugural class of the Top 40 Under 40.

We wanted to recognize those who not only represent the future leadership of Northeast Mississippi, but who are also already contributing to the betterment of their communities despite still being quite young. One only has to look at the profiles of all our nominees to see that these individuals are involved, committed and have made their distinct

mark each in his or her own way.

We solicited nominations from the public.

The only criteria for nomination was that the person live and work in Northeast Mississippi and be age 40 or under. From the nominations, a six-person panel made up of representatives from the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal and the community atlarge selected the Top 40 Under 40 based on various factors including – but not limited to – taking an active role in growing the Northeast Mississippi economy; involvement in the community beyond the normal working day; leadership; and past and present service to the country, local communities and mankind in general.

We were incredibly pleased with the number of nominations

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from the public, the quality of all nominees and the response to the event itself from the nominees, their families, friends, employers and the business community in general.

A luncheon was held to honor the Top 40 at First United Methodist Church in Tupelo.

It would be easy to say that the future of Northeast Mississippi was gathered in the room that day, but that would not be entirely correct, because the men and women that were honored had already distin-

guished themselves as business, civic and community leaders throughout our region. What the event confirmed is that Northeast Mississippi is in good hands for many years to come.

It was by all accounts a very successful event, and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to highlight Northeast Mississippi’s Top 40 Under 40. We look forward to recognizing another outstanding group next year.

Danny Smith is the event coordinator for the Top 40 Under 40.

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MITCH MCCAMEY | AMANDA HAYDEN

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Due to a tremendously challenging choice, the selection panel chose two individuals as co-Top Achievers among this year’s Top 40 Under 40: AMANDA HAYDEN has owned Cafe 212 in Tupelo for 11 years.

Among her numerous accolades over the years are Entrepreneur of the Year, Best Local Eatery and Best Casual Dining by various entities. Her establishment has been featured in numerous travel and dining publications In addition to operating a successful business, Amanda dedicates her time to Tupelo Rocks, Main Street Association, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, Quality of Life, Gum Tree Art Museum and Autism Center of North Mississippi, among others.

She helped create and also assisted the Mustache Bash for five years, which raised thousands of dollars

for the Autism Center and Gum Tree Art Museum.

She also is a former Dancing Like The Stars contestant.

Amanda said Top 40 Under 40 means to her that she’s older than she would like to be.

“I wish it was Top 30 Under 30, but it doesn’t work that way,” she joked. She listed her role models as her husband Jason, her parents, Jack Reed Sr., David Sparks and “anyone who puts in the work to make where they live the best it can be.”

MITCH MCCAMEY is owner and chef of Kermit’s Outlaw Kitchen in Tupelo and Neon Pig of Tupelo and Oxford.

Mitch studied under several renowned chefs, including Michael Fernandez, Chris Hastings and James

Beard. Mitch’s five years in the restaurant business was highlighted and brought much positive attention to Tupelo in 2015 when Neon Pig won Best Burger in America.

In his personal time, Mitch is involved in Silent Santa, Sideways Santa, Hogs for a Cause, AAR and Tupelo Rocks.

Though modest about his nomination, Mitch acknowledges that it is proof that he has, in his own words, “come a long way.”

Mitch wants to see Northeast Mississippi continue to grow economically, focus on small business, and improve the lives of everyone so that they and the ones around them can have a higher quality of life. He describes himself as driven, adding, “It’s hard to beat someone who doesn’t give up.”

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Rachel is Territory Manager for Horizon Pharma, a position she has held for 19 months. Rachel was named one of the Mississippi Business Journal’s Leading Businesswomen for 2014, and won various awards in her previous career as a journalist.

Tyler is a Commercial and Consumer Lender at First American National Bank in Fulton. He has served in that capacity for five months. He was recently named Itawamba County’s Friendliest Person, is a member of the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute and serves as a special assistant to Amy Tuck, former Lt. Governor and current Vice President of Campus Services at Mississippi State University.

For the past four years, Windy has served as Assistant Superintendent and Curriculum Director for Union County Schools. She was a finalist in Mud and Magnolias’ recent Most Influential Women event and was also recently selected as one of New Albany’s Top 10 Women. She holds a master’s degree and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Education.

Elizabeth is owner of Endville Bakery and Catering, among other professional endeavors. She has owned Endville Bakery and Catering for six years.

Elizabeth’s food services have won numerous awards over the years, and she was a Mud and Magnolias Influential Women nominee earlier this year. She notes that she built her business from the ground up, debt free.

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EBONY HATTIX

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Ebony has served as Social Services Coordinator and Housing Manager for Tupelo Housing Authority for the past four months. She serves on various housing commissions and boards and is involved in number of charity efforts, including the Hunger Coalition and Homeless Task Force. She also works with the Family Resource Center to secure participants for the Toyota Learning Program.

Jamie is President of the Tupelo/Lee County Division of Community Bank, a role he has filled for two years. He has been named a Leader in Finance by the Mississippi Business Journal and MBJ’s Top 40 Under 40. He serves on various community organizations in Itawamba and Lee counties, and is co-founder of Getting Involved For Teachers, which seeks to recruit and retain quality teacher for Tupelo Public Schools.

Brian has owned SERVPRO of Tupelo, Amory, Aberdeen, West Point, Desoto, Tate and Tunica counties for 16 years. He has won numerous company awards, including the President’s Bronze and Gold awards, Millionaires Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum awards and SERVPRO Top 100 for four consecutive years. He is also actively involved in various charities, including Susan G. Komen and Wives of Warriors.

Amanda is staff pharmacist and Clinical Services Coordinator at Duncan’s Pharmacy in Walnut, where she has been for three years. She is the 2017 recipient of the Excellence in Innovation Award and is an active member of numerous pharmacy associations and alliances. Among her community endeavors is the Theo Church of Christ annual Thanksgiving project for needy families.

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BRIAN AUSTIN

HUNTER AYCOCK

Brian has served as General Manager of Tag Truck Center for the past five years. He has won several professional awards, including Master Honor Seal and Master Craftsman. Brian recently graduated from the American Truck Dealer Academy.

Hunter is the Director of Business Development at CDF, a role he has served for two years. He holds a master’s degree in economic development and is a graduate of the Rural Leadership Institute and Valley Workforce Institute.

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Albine is Director of Communications for CREATE Foundation, where she has served for two years. Albine has been honored on the state level for her involvement in such events as the Imagine the Possibilities Career Expo and various volunteer services. She is currently enrolled in LSU’s MBA program and has a 4.0 GPA.

Ashley has worked for the past three years as a Sales Representative with Medtronic. A former Mrs. Mississippi, Ashley has worked with such organizations as Women’s Leadership Network and Mrs. America.

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CAMILLE DULANEY

Camille has served for 22 months as Lee County’s Circuit Clerk. She served as Deputy Circuit Clerk for 15 years, is a former Reserve Deputy for the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, and is a member of the Jim Ingram Leadership Class of 2018.

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KYLE ELLIS

COPEY GRANTHAM

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Kyle is Higher Education Administrator with the University of Mississippi, a role he has served for 4 years. Kyle wrote an Amazon.com No. 1 new release entitled “It Takes A Campus: 15 Initiatives to Improve Retention. He also holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education.

Copey has owned IJump and other business ventures for four years. He is also the youngest person ever elected to serve as alderman for the city of Saltillo, and as the board of alderman’s representative on the employment committee, Copey interviews all potential employees and conducts all background checks on behalf of the city.

Mark is the owner/broker for CryeLeike Realty in Oxford, and has operated the business for two years. He is a member of numerous Realtor boards and associations, and was awarded a 2016 Top 10 Franchise with Crye-Leike.

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CHRIS HUSSEY

For the past two years, Chris has served as Marketing Project Manager for BancorpSouth. Chris is active with Main Street Association, Tupelo Community Theatre and Elvis Festival. He holds an MBA from Mississippi State.

MALLORY LAWSON

Mallory is the Director of Communications and PR for CDF, a role she has filled for four years. She is a TVA Rural Leadership Institute and University of Southern Mississippi True South Economic Development graduate, along with numerous community activities.

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KIMBERLY LEE

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Kimberly is a physical therapist and co-owner of Pro Physical Therapy in Mantachie. She has operated the business for five years. She is heavily involved in Mantachie Community activities, including the Park Revitalization committee and recently helped secure a Healthy Hometown Grant Certification from Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Jamey is Marketing Content Specialist with Renasant Bank, a post he has filled for three months. He is active in United Way of Northeast Mississippi, Kiwanis Club and City of Tupelo Quality of Life Committee, and also volunteers with the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association’s Main Concert Series.

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JOE LOWDER

KERI MCMILLIN

Joe is Dean of Economic and Community Services for Itawamba Community College. He has served in that capacity for 18 months. He is a member of several renowned academic institutes and has received a number of research and leadership honors. He also holds a Doctorate of Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership from William and Mary.

For 12 years, Keri has served as an Account Executive with Comcast Spotlight. She has earned numerous sales awards with the company and is also active with CDF, March of Dimes and various other community organizations.

Keri also sang professionally for several years and has opened for such acts as Loretta Lynn, Little Texas and John Conlee.

ROBBY PARMAN

NATASHA PIERRE-LEWIS

Robby is Executive Director of Regional Rehabilition Center, where he has served for four years. He has been named an NAACP Inspirational Community Leader in Prentiss County and has been honored for his work with the Boy Scouts. His community involvement includes United Way and various other community organizations.

Natasha is an Account Executive with Robinson and Associates. She has served in that capacity for two years.

She is currently a participant in the Jim Ingram Leadership Institute and is involved in, among other activities, Quality of Life Committee, Gumtree Museum of Art, and is founder of Tupelo Caribbean Fest.

MICHAEL MONROE

Michael is a Dentist and for the past five years has owned and managed Main Street Family Dentistry. In addition to his professional associations, Michael provides dental extractions at the Tree of Life.

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JONETHAN MORRIS

Jonethan is Pharmacy Manager at Walgreen’s in Corinth, where he has been for six years. He was named Pharmacists Mutual Distinguished Young Pharmacist for Mississippi in 2014 and also serves on a number of pharmacy-related boards and associations.

He also owns and co-manages a small farming operation in Alcorn County.

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CHRIS RAKESTRAW

Chris is a Realtor with Tommy Morgan Realtors, where he has been for eight months. Chris is a Multi-Million-Dollar producer and serves on a number of real estate boards and associations. He has also been involved in rehabilitation projects in the City of Tupelo, including Greensboro Cottages.

JON PAUL RHEA

For four years, John Paul has served as Vice President at Community Bank.

He is a Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute graduate and is a Take A Swing At Cancer Board Member. His efforts have helped raise over $100,000 to help Northeast Mississippi residents in their fight against cancer.

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BRAD ROBBINS

CASEY ROBERTS

Brad is Vice President of Operations at Mitias Orthopedics in New Albany, where he has served 6 years. Brad belongs to several professional associations, and as a former student-athlete, is also a member of the Ole Miss M-Club.

He can be found on the sidelines of every New Albany High School football game assisting with orthopaedic injuries.

Casey has served as president of Roberts Builders in Ripley for 17 years, having gone into business partnership with his father at the age of 19. He has completed several historic renovations that meet Mississippi Department of Archives and History criteria. He was also instrumental in the Fred and Elizabeth Smith Memorial Park, a 50-acre site the provides recrecational opportunities for the community’s youth.

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LISA ROBERTS

ANDREA ROSE

MARK SIMPSON

SARAH CLINE STEVENS

Lisa is Director of Nursing at North Mississippi State Hospital, a position she has held for three years. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Mississippi University for Women and is currently enrolled in graduate school at Belhaven.

Andrea has been in her current position of Project Manager for Appalachian Regional Commission for 11 months.

She serves on the National Advisory Panel for Cigarette Litter Prevention and earned the National Affiliate Award from Keep America Beautiful.

Mark is owner and President of Legacy Construction in Mooreville. He is a member of various Homebuilders Associations. After only one and one-half years in business, he was selected to build the Tupelo St. Jude Dream Home.

Sarah is the owner and sole proprietor of Sarah Cline Stevens, Attorney At Law. She has operated the Amory law firm for one year. Her practice focuses on the needs of the elderly in her community.

She is a board member of Revive America Ministries and Full Tummy Project.

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LEAH TRIPLETT

EMILY TUCKER

DANIEL UMBERGER

Emily is recruiter and adviser for Itawamba Community College, a post she has held for four years. She is a graduate of the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute and holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Education. She is currently pursuing her doctorate.

Daniel, a retail development and recruitment consultant, has served in that capacity for two years. He is a recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Ribbon and Army Achievement Medal. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science.

Scottie has for the past eight years owned and operated House of Bounce and North Mississippi Party Rentals in Saltillo. He was honorably discharged from the Mississippi Army National Guard and is a graduate of the Military Police Academy. He is also a member of Saltillo Main Street Board.

Leah, who has been a teacher for 14 years, teaches fourth grade at Pierce Street Elementary. She has twice been named a Teacher of Distinction for Tupelo Public Schools and was 2014 Teacher of the Year.

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UM School of Engineering recognizes Brevard family

BY UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

OXFORD – The University of Mississippi School of Engineering Advisory Board and Dean Alex Cheng recently unveiled a plaque in the lobby of Brevard Hall to honor UM alumnus and benefactor Henry C. Brevard Jr., of Tupelo, and his family.

Brevard, founder of B&B Concrete, provided substantial support creating a faculty chair endowment and a scholarship endowment that has helped more than 500 students attend the School of Engineering.

The 1943 civil engineering graduate and his family also contributed funds to renovate the landmark building on the Circle, known to generations of

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Ole Miss students and alumni as Old Chemistry, as the headquarters for the engineering school.

“Over the years, more than 500 students have benefited from the Brevard Family Scholarship, which allowed them to pursue engineering degrees at the university,” Cheng said.

“The Brevard Family Endowed Chair enabled the engineering school to reward and retain its distinguished and highly productive faculty.”

Henry Faser, the university’s first dean of the School of Pharmacy, personally lobbied for construction of the building, which was started in 1921.

When it opened in 1923, it housed the pharmacy school

and the Department of Chemistry.

The building was rededicated as Brevard Hall in 2011 after a renovation that provided space for the dean’s office, two research centers and space for the departments of Civil Engineering and Geology and Geological Engineering.

Henry Brevard’s son, David, like his father, has been active in alumni and leadership roles at Ole Miss. He represented the family at the ceremony, enjoyed by the Advisory Board members, faculty, staff and friends.

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UM engineering Dean Dean Alex Cheng (left) joins David Brevard; Ahmed Al-Ostaz, Brevard endowed chair of chemical engineering; and Bill Dykeman, president of the Engineering Advisory Board, for the dedication of a plaque honoring the school’s longtime benefactor Henry C. Brevard Jr. and his family.

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Entrepreneurs turn to state’s public universities for assistance

BY CARON BLANTON MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Small businesses are an important economic driver in Mississippi. The Mississippi Small Business Profile 2017, published by the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, reports that Mississippi small businesses employed 432,231 people, or 47.7 percent of the private workforce, in 2014 and that small businesses created 5,423 net jobs in 2014.

The report also noted that 1,371 establishments started up in the second quarter of 2015, generating 6,454 new jobs in Mississippi.

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Mississippi,

but taking the first step to turn an idea into a business can be daunting. Mississippi Public Universities are here to help the next generation of entrepreneurs take that first step and support them along their journey.

• The University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship works to inspire and assist students in creating new businesses by providing the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to becoming successful entrepreneurs.

The center’s activities including coordinating scholarships and internships for students, providing guest speakers to inspire and mentor students, and sponsoring the annual Gilles-

pie Business Plan Competition, which earns startup funds for winning entrepreneurs.

• The Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern Mississippi works with public entities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to plan and implement activities designed to generate jobs and income. Special consideration is given to rural, impoverished areas of Mississippi. The center provides client-requested assistance and offers expertise in strategic planning and leadership development; education and training; community analysis and research; and other technical support.

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• At Mississippi State University, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach in the College of Business provides a world-class launch pad for startup ventures. The 12,000 square foot facility provides expansive collaboration space, offices, meeting areas and workstations. Built through $6 million in endowments and private donations, the E-Center and business incubator has helped students from 40 different majors start their own businesses.

Cross-discipline faculty serves a vital role in preparing entrepreneurs to tackle evolving technology and understand economic demands. They help refine ideas through a standard-

ized track resulting in step-bystep game plans for implementation.

Programming includes the opportunity to network and possibly connect with future business co-founders, while alumni offer guidance from the business world. Through an executive-in-residence program, regional senior business leaders and entrepreneurs keep in-person and remote office hours for entrepreneurs seeking advice and encouragement. Other offerings include quick-start workshops help move projects through the development pipeline, assistance developing prototypes and the opportunity to TURN TO ENTREPRENEURS, 14

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my father and family was an unparalleled honor for our entire family,” David Brevard said. “The unveiling of the recognition plaque, which will be on permanent display inside Brevard Hall, is another extraordinary gesture by Dean Cheng, the School of Engineering and the university for our family.

“We are very blessed to be members of the Ole Miss family and thankful to be part of the support team for the School of Engineering and the entire university.”

Founded in 1900, the UM School of Engineering is the state’s oldest engineering school.

participate in state and national competitions that provide valuable market testing.

• In January, Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center received a $300,000 grant from the NoVo Foundation to work with young women of color throughout the South in conjunction with Natalie Collier and the Lighthouse project. Founded by a gift from businessman Warren Buffett, the NoVo Foundation – “Novo” the latin word that can mean to make anew, refresh, revive, change, alter, invent – states that its mission is to foster a transformation from a world of domination and exploitation to one of collaboration and partnership, according to the foundation’s website.

The Lighthouse project targets southern girls with a goal to create a more balanced, equitable world by changing social attitudes, relationships and institutions that perpetuate injustice for girls and young women of color in the South.

• An outreach of The University of Southern Mississippi Center for Economic and Entrepreneurship Education, the Southern Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) youth series is a statewide event designed to provide students with an introduction to the entrepreneurial mindset, as well as the wealth of opportunities that exist in Mississippi.

Advancing innovation and entrepreneurship education in Mississippi, the SEP has provided interactive training sessions for more than 4,000 high school students, with topics including

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opportunity recognition, business planning, and market validation, in its decade of existence.

Following a brief Q&A with guest entrepreneurs, student teams are presented with a unique Innovation Challenge, yet to be disclosed. Some challenges required student teams to identify a business opportunity within their individual high schools and develop strategies for launching new school-based enterprises.

The 10 highest scoring teams during the live event advance to an online round of voting, where the top three ideas receive seed funding, provided through the generous support of Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose, to help make their ideas a reality.

• Delta State University hosts an annual Summer Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The program, in partnership with

the Indianola Promise Community, is sponsored by Delta State University’s College of Business and Aviation. Targeting male students ages 15-19, the camp provides instruction in business vocabulary and practical work experience to enhance entrepreneurial skills and develop work ethics. The IPC is funded by the Delta Health Alliance.

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Survey: Americans may be more willing to spend

BY CONSUMERS’ RESEARCH

WASHINGTON – While holiday cheer remains dampened this year compared to years past, Consumers’ Research’s fourth annual holiday survey suggests that consumers aren’t letting that keep them from opening up their wallets. Furthermore, despite the continued prevalence of online shopping, consumers are equally as likely to do most or all of their shopping in stores as online.

According to the results, 19 percent of respondents think this holiday season will be the merriest it could possibly be, which is virtually unchanged from 20 percent last year but

down 6 percentage points from 25 percent in 2015.

There is a notable gender difference in perceived merriment, with more women than men anticipating it will be as merry as possible, 21 percent to 16 percent. Yet despite this generally unmerry mood, only 19 percent said that sticking to a budget would be their highest priority during the holidays, which is considerably down from 24 percent in 2016 and 28 percent in 2015.

“We’re seeing an interesting relationship between people’s moods and their willingness to spend money this holiday season,” said Kyle Burgess, Executive Director of Consumers’

Research. “It seems that while Americans say they’re less happy, their intentions also suggest they are less budget conscious.”

Americans are divided on where and how people plan to shop. Interestingly, 29 perrcent of respondents said that they plan to do most or all of their holiday shopping in a store, and an almost equal number (27 percent) said they plan to do most or all of their shopping online, while another 30 percent say they will do half in a store and half online.

As for when people plan to do their shopping, respondents said Cyber Monday would be the most popular day (41 percent), followed by Black Friday (37 percent), the day after

Christmas (26 percent), Small Business Saturday (23 percent) and Christmas Eve (13 percent).

Millennials (25-34) were the least likely age group to support Small Business Saturday, with 80 percent saying they didn’t plan to shop that day. In contrast, nearly 30 percent of young adults (18-24) – the highest level of support among different age brackets – planned to support Small Business Saturday.

But the numbers also show that a high percentage of people don’t really know when they plan to do their holiday shopping. For example, 57 percent said they would not be shopping on the most popular shopping day, Cyber Monday. Likewise, 62

percent said that they would not shop on Black Friday. Another interesting find is that 13 percent said they plan to shop on Christmas Eve. While this is a relatively low percentage of respondents, it does indicate that over 32 million Americans will be on the prowl for holiday bargains or some very last-minute gifts.

“It appears that when people say spending time with loved ones is important, they really mean it. Not only did 55 percent of respondents say that spending time with loved ones was their more important holiday priority, 55 percent also said quality with loved ones was the most desirable gift,” Burgess said.

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DEC. 4: Starting a Business – First Steps, Holly Springs, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Topic: Start-up Assistance. Are you interested in starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business. Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business. To register call 1-800-725-7232. Fee: No Cost. Location: UMSBDC, Marshall County Library 5: Starting a Business – First Steps, Tupelo, 1 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Topic: Start-up Assistance. To register call 1-800-7257232. Fee: No Cost. Location: Renasant Center for IDEAs 6: Starting a Business – First Steps, Oxford, 1 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Topic: Start-up Assistance. To register call 1-800-7257232. Fee: No Cost. Location: University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center.

7: Starting a Business – First Steps, Ripley, 1 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Topic: Start-up Assistance. To register call 1-800-7257232. Fee: No Cost. Location: Northeast Regional Library 7: Starting a Business – First Steps, Starkville, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topic: Start-up

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Assistance. To register call 1-800-7257232. Fee: No Cost. Location: MSU Small Business Incubator, Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park.

9: Black Business Expo and Banquet, Tupelo Expo 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., banquet 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Sponsored by Black Business Alliance. Basic membership $25. Basic membership and expo exhibition $50. Premier membership and expo exhibition $100.

For more information, call executive director Ashley Armstrong at (662) 397-2434 or Eloise Mayfield at (662) 841-8844.

11: How to Develop a Business Plan, Starkville, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topic: Business Basics.

This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan. The parts of the business plan are explained, i.e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan. Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. Fee: No cost.

Location: MSU Small Business Incubator, Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park.

12: How to Develop a Business Plan, Tupelo, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Topic: Business Basics. To register call 1-800-725-7232.

Fee: No cost. Location: Renasant Center for IDEAs. 13: How to Develop a Business Plan, Oxford, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Topic: Business Basics. To register call 1-800-725-7232.

Fee: No cost. Location: UMSBDC. 18: How to Develop a Business Plan, Holly Springs, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Topic: Business Basics. To register call 1-800725-7232. Fee: No cost. Location: Marshall County Library.

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Top 40 Under 40

JAN. 4: Starting a Business – First Steps, Starkville, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topic: Business Basics. This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan. The parts of the business plan are explained, i.e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan. Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register call 1-800-725-7232. Fee: No Cost.

Location: MSU Small Business Incubator, Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park.

10: Starting a Business – First Steps, Starkville, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topic: Business Basics.To register call 1-800-725-7232.

Fee: No Cost. Location: MSU Small Business Incubator, Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park.

17: Cash Flow Projections for Your Business Plan, Starkville, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topic: Cash Flow Management. This seminar provides entrepreneurial financial training by demonstrating the process of establishing and analyzing capital requirements and cash flow projections for a business plan, break-even analysis, and introduction of the contribution margin. To register call 1-800-725-7232. Fee: No Cost. Location: MSU Small Business Incubator, Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park.

NOMINEES

From a field of more than 75 individuals who were anonymously nominated by the general public, an independent panel selected Northeast Mississippi’s Top 40 Under 40. Here are those who confirmed their nomination by submitting a detailed application: • Brian Austin • Hunter Aycock • Rachel Beech • Albine Bennett • Ashley Buse • Tyler Camp • Mandy Carlock • Margaret Collins • Camille Dulaney • Kyle Ellis • Windy Faulker • Elizabeth Gable • Copey Grantham • Ebony Hattix • Amanda Hayden • Mark Hodge • Chris Hussey • Casey Kidd • Mallory Lawson • Cory Lee • Kimberly Lee

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Jamey Logan Joe Lowder Jacquie McAlister Mitch McCamey Keri McMillin Bailey Menetre Michael Monroe Jonethan Morris Jamie Osbirn Robby Parman Natasha Pierre-Louis Chris Rakestraw Jon Paul Rhea Brian Rigby Brad Robbins Casey Roberts Lisa Roberts Andrea Rose Mark Simpson Carey Snyder Sarah Stevens Heather Stiles Brittany Strong Scottie Thompson Leah Triplett Emily Tucker Daniel Umberger Derek Warren Amanda Wilburn Nikki Williams Blakley Young

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Completing North Mississippi Medical Center’s Advanced Practice Fellowship Practicum are (from left) Whitney Zhou of Clinton; Toni Burnett, Tupelo and Louise Cristo, Baldwyn.

Nurse practitioners graduating from North Mississippi Medical Center’s Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship program Sept. 28 include (front row, from left) Stephanie Watson of Pontotoc; Farris Burns, Columbus; Jenna Mordecai, Tupelo; (back row, from left) Erin Barnes, Starkville; Angel Justice, Amory; Rosemary Marecle, Saltillo; Lindsey Smith, Calhoun City; and Nancy Ashford, Starkville.

Several nurse practitioners graduated from North Mississippi Medical Center’s Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship program in September including Stephanie Watson of Pontotoc; Farris Burns, Columbus; Jenna Mordecai, Tupelo; Erin Barnes, Starkville; Angel Justice, Amory; Rosemary Marecle, Saltillo; Lindsey Smith, Calhoun City; and Nancy Ashford, Starkville. Other graduates were Kelvin Knowles of Louisville and Kary Davidson, who has moved to Maine.

The 12-month fellowship program bridges a newly licensed and certified nurse practitioner from the academic setting to the private health care delivery system. Each Fellow completes a series of clinical rotations and didactic sessions

to further prepare for direct patient care. Clinical rotations include cardiovascular, diabetes, rheumatology, neurology, pain management, infectious disease, mental health and primary care. Didactic sessions include tobacco cessation, Department of Transportation physical exam, rural trauma, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, Merit-based Incentive Payment System, and advanced diagnostics and pharmacology. Fellows also undergo leadership and communication training that includes Crucial Conversations, Five Choices and Seven Habits of Effective Leaders. The NMMC Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship is accredited by the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium.

Rosemary Marecle was the first Art of Nursing award recipient from the North Mississippi Medical Center’s Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship. Marecle is a nurse practitioner who recently completed the program.

A veteran nurse of 42 years, Marecle earned her associate degree in nursing from Northeast Mississippi Community College, then worked 10 years as a registered nurse before earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University

of Alabama at Huntsville.

Ten years later she earned her master’s degree in nursing education from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She taught nursing at NEMCC and MUW for 22 years combined before retiring in 2015. She completed training as a family nurse practitioner at MUW in August 2016 and passed the national board certification examination, then enrolled in NMMC’s fellowship program that October.

Recently completing North Mississippi Medical Center’s Advanced Practice Fellowship Practicum wereWhitney Zhou of Clinton; Toni Burnett, Tupelo and Louise Cristo, Baldwyn.

The practicum I s a 720-hour program that bridges a newly licensed and certified nurse practitioner from the academic setting to the private health care delivery system. Each Fellow completes a series of specific clinical rotations and didactic sessions to further prepare for direct patient care in a particular setting. Clinical

rotations vary and might include, for example, wound care, hospice, skilled nursing, swing bed, and rehabilitation for a nurse practitioner planning to work at a skilled nursing facility. Fellows also undergo leadership and communication training that includes Crucial Conversations, Five Choices and Seven Habits of Effective Leaders. The NMMC APC Fellowship Practicum helps nurse practitioners complete the required 720 hours of supervised practice.

Nurse practitioners graduating from North Mississippi Medical Center’s first Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship in 2016 include (front row, from left) Khalilah George of Mound Bayou; Rhonda Von Strahl, Belden; Brenda Worthey, New Albany; and Mary Yates, Saltillo.

Nurse practitioners graduating from North Mississippi Medical Center’s first Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship in 2016 included Khalilah George of Mound Bayou; Rhonda Von Strahl, Belden; Brenda Worthey, New Albany; and Mary Yates, Saltillo. The 2016 graduates were honored in September, along with the 2017 graduates. Christina Jordan also completed the fellowship in 2016 but was unable to attend.

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It’s the season of giving

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TY ROBINSON

e’re in the window between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s the “season of giving.” Why? Because it is marketed that way. It’s promoted by commercials, TV shows, holiday movies and more.

When I take a step back and look at the year, giving happens year-round. I often see Mississippi either ranked first or within the top five states of charitable giving or one of the

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most philanthropic states. I’ve always assumed that the most giving states are in the South, and that is not true. Utah throws my assumption out the window.

I’ve read an article saying that the states that give the most to charities are more religious than the other states.

That is not 100 percent accurate either.

As a casual observer, I see where there is a need, there is usually an attempt being made for a solution.

My company has been fortunate to be part of the event planning team that has managed the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour in Jackson the past few years. In addition to Jackson, in 2017 this tour has been to Atlanta; Birmingham,

Alabama; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago; Dallas; Detroit; Greensboro, North Carolina; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tennessee; New Orleans; Newark, New Jersey; Philadelphia; Raleigh, North Carolina; St. Louis; and Washington.

Jackson raised more money than most of the other venues.

The money raised benefited the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This happened outside the “season of giving.”

Closer to home, Saints’ Brew at All Saints’ Episcopal Church just celebrated it’s 10th year.

When I read the article in the Daily Journal about the anniversary of this mission to serve breakfast each weekday to those who are in need, I noted that Saints’ Brew was started during Advent, which

does fall within the Thanksgiving-Christmas “season of giving” window. But, it didn’t stop at Christmas. It has been going on for 10 years. The season didn’t stop.

I heard a friend in college ask a group of us, “Why do we only give gifts at events like birthdays and Christmas? That’s expected. Why not give a gift when it is unexpected?”

I have been a recipient of an unexpected gift. I was at a quick-service restaurant. When I pulled up to the drive-up window to pay, I was told that the person ahead of me paid for my meal. I didn’t know the person in the car in front of me. I was pleasantly surprised. And, yes, I’d anonymously paid for the tab for others before – usually police officers, firefighters and

those in military uniforms – but I’d never been the recipient of someone else’s generosity like this.

I am not against a season of giving. But I am proud to live in an area of the country where giving is part of the culture. I am proud to live where relationships matter. We care about each other. Strangers wave and smile. “Quality of life” means more than money.

Living in Northeast Mississippi, we don’t have to explain that Mississippi is the Hospitality State because we show it in our actions.

Merry Christmas!

TY ROBINSON is president and COO of Robinson and Associates, a Tupelo-based marketing, advertising and public relations agency.

Five ‘gotchas’ to budget for during the holidays

ne of the biggest problems with Christmas is how it moves around on the schedule every year.

You never know when it’s going to be, when it might be coming, and then BOOM! There it is at your front door saying, “Hey, I’m Christmas.

Buy stuff!”

But, wait a minute … Christmas is on the same day every year: Dec. 25. Who knew?

Somehow, too many of us are caught off guard year after year by Christmas. You already know you need to save throughout the year for holiday festivities. But we all have little things that, no

matter what, sneak effect. You can do so up on us. much better than that!

Here’s a list of Go the extra foot and “gotcha” items to inbuy some nice Christclude in your holiday mas wrapping paper. budget: While you’re at it, go STAMPS: Uncle ahead and include Billy is waiting on some extra cash so you his Christmas card. can buy it on sale the DAVE Unless you plan on day after Christmas so RAMSEY driving to Toledo to it’s waiting for you next deliver it in person, year. you’re going to need PARTIES: There’s a stamp – plus about 30 more your work party, your wife’s for the rest of your family and work party, your kid’s school friends. Even though they’re party, your church party, the inexpensive individually, the neighborhood party … cost can add up quickly.

During the holiday season, WRAPPING PAPER: A pair you probably need a project of velvet slippers in a brown manager just to keep track of bag just doesn’t have the same all the events. And whether

you’re bringing cookies, decorations, drinks, or gifts, you’ll still need to plan ahead.

TRAVEL: Going to see the parents? The in-laws? Maybe you’re taking a vacation that doesn’t involve awkward dinner conversations. If you’re traveling this holiday season, don’t forget about gas, snacks, hotels, checked baggage fees, rental cars, and anything else you might need to get around.

FOOD: You can’t possibly forget to budget for food, can you? Let’s hope not. But while you might not forget the bread, milk, and cereal, you also need to think about the seasonal food you’ll be

buying, like egg nog, ham, turkey, and fruit cake.

It’s time to make a vow.

Let’s promise ourselves we won’t wait until the last minute to take care of the stuff we know is coming. Keep these things in mind while you’re out shopping this holiday season!

DAVE RAMSEY is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including “The Total Money Makeover.” The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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EMI SUE’S BOUTIQUE

FOX’S PIZZA DEN

Emi Sue’s Boutique celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Located at 1008 Commonwealth Blvd. in Tupelo, Emi Sue’s carries women’s clothing in sizes S-3X, men’s t-shirts, children’s clothing, jewelry, gift items and more. Follow Emi Sue’s Boutique on Facebook or call (662) 255-0255 for more information.

In celebration of its grand opening at 1685 N. Coley Rd. in Tupelo, Fox’s Pizza Den held a ribbon cutting. Fox’s Pizza Den serves the very best authentic pizzas, strombolis, salads, sandwiches and hoagies. Whether it’s a bambino or the “big daddy”, Fox’s offers a portion size for every appetite. Contact Fox’s Pizza Den at (662) 891-3697 or visit foxspizza.com for more information.

JASON WARREN AND ASSOCIATES

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA-JIM BROWN

In celebration of its relocation to 201 W. Main St. in downtown Tupelo, Jason Warren and Associates held a ribbon cutting. A full-service real estate company, the Jason Warren team provides solutions to your buying, selling and investment needs with extensive knowledge in both residential and commercial real estate in Tupelo and the surrounding areas. Call (662) 842-2710 or visit jasonwarrentupelo. com for more information.

Modern Woodmen of America-Jim Brown celebrated its grand opening at 310 Troy St. in Tupelo with a ribbon cutting. Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal financial services organization offering financial products and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States. Contact Jim Brown at (662) 678-6935 or visit modernwoodmen.org for more information about how Modern Woodmen of America can offer your family financial guidance.

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2:14 KJV